devoiced

de·voice

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-vois]
- /diˈvɔɪs/
- /dɪvˈɔɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-vois]
- /diˈvɔɪs/

Definitions of devoiced word

adjective devoiced having been made voiceless 3
verb with object devoiced to pronounce (an ordinarily voiced speech sound) without vibration of the vocal cords; make voiceless. 1
verb without object devoiced to devoice a speech sound. 1
verb devoiced simple past tense and past participle of devoice. 0

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Origin of devoiced

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; de- + voice

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Parts of speech for Devoiced

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Devoiced

devoiced popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

devoiced usage trend in Literature

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